Utility Field Service Technician III

City of Sanford; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sanford is seeking a qualified Public Works/Utility Department technician for Water & Sewer maintenance. The role involves leading field crews, performing complex installations, and ensuring safe operation of pump stations and treatment facilities.

Duties include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and coordinating with operators on leaks and emergencies. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 3 years of related experience, and possession or progression toward a Florida

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; 3 years of responsible labor/utilities experience.
• Must possess Florida DEP Level 3+ Water Distribution System Operator License within 18 months.
• Must possess Florida Class B CDL.
• NIMS IC-100 and IS-700 training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew of utility service technicians; provide field direction.
• Install, maintain, repair pumping stations, treatment plants, and transport systems.
• Inspect and maintain lift stations, water and wastewater facilities and equipment.
• Perform routine and complex installations of water/sewer systems; install meters and backflows.
• Troubleshoot and repair transmission lines, hydrants, motors, valves, panels, and switches.
• Operate equipment and monitor gauges; maintain preventive maintenance records.

Skills

Crew leadership

Pump maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Blueprints reading

Education

High School diploma or GED

Florida DEP Water Distribution System Operator License Level 3+

Tools

Power tools

Manual hand tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

PUBLIC WORKS/UTILITY DEPARTMENT: WATER & SEWER

Under supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform a wide range of routine to moderately complex labor-intensive work in the maintenance and repair of City water and sewer systems and associated utility lift stations and facilities. Employees in this classification function at expert level, serve as a lead technician, and are accountable for maintaining the cleanliness and appearance of the assigned lift stations and various facilities. Objective is to maintain utility facilities and promote safe and efficient transporting of water/wastewater throughout the City. Position is distinguished from that of the Utility Service Technician I and Utility Service Technician II by the level of independence the employee functions in, and the advanced laboring knowledge acquired through training and work experience.

• Serves as crew leader for utilities service technicians; provides direction and guidance in field operations.
• Provides complex installation, preventive maintenance and repair service to pumping stations, treatment plants and associated utilities transport systems.
• Cleans, inspects and maintains lift stations, water and wastewater facilities and equipment, e.g., removes grease; lubricates motors and equipment, replaces packing in pumps and valves, replaces wiring and bearings in motors and pumps.
• Conducts routine and moderately complex installations of water and sewer systems; installs taps, backflows, stop-offs, domestic and reclaim water meters; performs cold patching of streets after repairs.
• Troubleshoots, disassembles, overhauls and repairs transmission lines and peripheral components, to include hydrants, gauges, motors, assemblies, valves, panels, switches.
• Operates equipment through test sequencing to ensure proper operating conditions; monitors gauges and meters to ensure proper operating conditions.
• Conducts all work in adherence to established preventive maintenance principles and schedules to detect wear and tear and prevent equipment and operational malfunctions; performs non-scheduled maintenance activities.
• Provides safe and proper operation of trades tools and power equipment; adheres to prescribed safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains daily work reports and preventive maintenance records, ensuring thorough documentation for identified problem areas; submits documentation to supervisor.
• Conducts basic lawn care and landscaping tasks; performs general installations and repairs to irrigation systems; trims trees and hedges.
• Coordinates with utility operators on leaks, main breaks, or related critical events; responds to emergency call-in in disasters or other critical events.
• Provides guidance and instruction to less knowledgeable operations staff in the more complex diagnostics and aspects of the work.

ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

High School diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years responsible experience in manual labor and utilities installations, repairs and operations. Must possess or have the ability to possess within 18 months of employment a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Level 3 or higher Water Distribution System Operator License. Must possess and maintain a Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System IC-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and IC C concepts and provide the foundation for higher level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and IC S related training.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Considerable knowledge of the safe and proper use and care of manual and power hand tools and equipment utilized in the public water/wastewater utilities preventative maintenance and repair field.
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to utilize materials, methods and equipment used in lawn care and general maintenance work.
• Skill in reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and related documentation.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprints and a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications with other employees, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to meet established deadlines, and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to lift, move or carry objects up to 50 pounds; ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; utilize feet and legs or hands and arms; maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or navigating narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; bend body downward and forward by bending spine and legs; move about on hands and knees or hands and feet; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects; and to reach with hands and arms.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to push and/or pull over 100 pounds.

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic substances, excessive noise, vehicular traffic, and dampness/humidity. While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to possible bodily injury from electrical shock; falling from high, exposed places; and moving mechanical parts of equipment, tools, and machinery.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORK PLACE